All Our Trustees Have Resigned. What Now?
What happens if all the trustees of a sectional title scheme resign? Who is then in control of the management, and who is entitled to continue exercising the function and powers of the body corporate, which is entrusted to the trustees by virtue of the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act 8 of 2011 (STSMA)? The […]
Understanding Your Rights at a Roadblock in South Africa
It’s late at night, and you’re driving home when flashing blue lights appear ahead – another roadblock. Your heart races slightly, even though you’ve done nothing wrong. What are the police allowed to do? More importantly, what are your rights? Your Rights When Stopped at a Roadblock Getting pulled over at a roadblock can feel […]
The requirements for a registered office of a company
One aspect that is often not considered in great detail during the formation and registration of a juristic person in South Africa is its registered office, also often referred to as its registered address. Parties often opt to use a convenient location as a company’s registered address and do not give it sufficient consideration when […]
Securing your business’s future: FICA compliance in South Africa made simple
To thrive in South Africa’s ever-changing economic landscape, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of your regulatory responsibilities, including compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). Recognised not just as an additional requirement to your current protocols, but rather as a fundamental component in upholding your business’s integrity, FICA ensures transparency and […]